Fountaingrove Lodge

Fountaingrove Lodge is a senior living community made for active LGBTQ+ older adults and their friends, where everyone can feel welcome and safe while being themselves, and you know, the place really does pay attention to dignity and acceptance because it's got features that make life easier and more comfortable, like two-bedroom apartments with cable, internet, and private cleaning, plus some units allow pets, which can mean a lot if you've always had one around. You can find a range of services, including independent living, assisted living, nursing and rehab, adult day care, and memory care, with skilled nurses and staff on the grounds 24 hours a day to help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, medication, and even oxygen and continence care if that's needed, and they seem to tailor support to what each person wants and needs, offering things like in-house religious services or psychological support if you ask. There's a full-time nurse, on-site physical therapy, and special coordination for doctor visits, speech, podiatry, and hospice, and if you're someone with memory care needs, The Terraces at Fountaingrove Lodge offers a cozy common area, special programs, and a secure setting inside a lush campus with nice outdoor patios, gardens, and even scenic sunset views behind a golf course with walking areas nearby. The dining room stands out with high ceilings, wood beams, a stone fireplace, and lots of natural light, and meals are made by an executive chef and a trained culinary team that know how to get the details right, so you can expect freshly cooked food, snacks, and special meals. Activity-wise, residents can join game nights, book clubs, yoga, arts and crafts, and a cooking club, or just relax with movie nights in a comfy theater with reclining chairs and a big screen, and there's a bar and lounge with a wine cave for social time if you want, or you can spend time in the gym, pool, or out on the patio with friends. If folks have guests over, there's parking, meal allowances, and overnight stays allowed, which is a nice touch, and WiFi is free throughout. The rooms are thoughtfully planned for comfort, both single and semi-private, and the place is secured with an emergency call system, so there's a sense of safety if anyone needs help at odd hours. Housekeeping, laundry, and personal cleaning services are available so no one has to worry about chores, and the staff can help with shopping or even drive residents to town with a chauffeured service, since the Lodge sits within walking distance of shopping, dining, arts, and entertainment, which makes getting out pretty easy. The Lodge stands as the first LGBT independent senior living community in the country with the option of continuing care services, meaning you can stay with your friends and keep your support system even as your needs change, which a lot of people seem to appreciate. The community is run by Oakmont Senior Living, and the grounds are well-kept with lots of common spaces-like bistros, computer areas, and gardens-where people can read or just visit, while staff organize engaging programs, help new residents find activities they enjoy, and make sure wellness and social needs are balanced right alongside privacy and independence, so people can take part as much or as little as they like.